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LD62 NPU

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,975 mi
Last recorded108,975 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 NPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 108,975 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 108,975 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 99,952 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 88,750 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 80,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 69,584 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 68,218 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 68,218 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 62,281 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 54,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement On limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement On limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 48,228 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 48,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 39,160 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 27,936 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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LD62 NPU is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 85,838 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD62 NPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 14 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LD62 NPU registered?

LD62 NPU is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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